An unexpected predictor of university success in your first year

Research has revealed a surprising – and surprisingly simple – early indicator of a student’s future success. In response to this, a programme has been developed for students to support them during their first weeks of college to build the skills necessary to make the transition from school to university.

Dr Gillian Mooney in conjunction with IIE academics Mary Robinson and Twané Lottering conducted the An investigation into the Effectiveness of a Soft Skills Support Programme for Students Entering Tertiary Education research project.

Their findings and recommendations are likely to make a significant impact on the readiness of undergraduate students where additional support as…

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